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HF04 XAE

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,011 mi
Last recorded103,011 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 XAE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 103,011 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 102,718 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 100,700 miles

Centre Rear ramp for disabled cant check belts

Centre stop lamp diconnected

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear ramp for disabled cant check belts

all brake discs dished

Fail 2 Sep 2016 100,696 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Rear ramp for disabled cant check belts

Centre stop lamp diconnected

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear ramp for disabled cant check belts

all brake discs dished

Pass 1 Oct 2015 89,583 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroding

n/s/f tyre outer edgw wearing

o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing low & perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2014 84,649 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroding

n/s/f tyre outer edgw wearing

o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing low & perishing

Pass 31 May 2013 80,919 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 May 2013 80,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 75,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear indicators starting to show white

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 2 Jun 2012 75,675 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear indicators starting to show white

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 9 May 2011 69,502 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 63,801 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front tyre are getting low

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 58,707 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 49,339 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 39,777 miles

1.Stone chip in n/s middle windscreen area. †2.Play felt in both front wheels [ slight ]

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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HF04 XAE is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 72,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF04 XAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HF04 XAE is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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